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Title
Date(s)
- 1925-1973 (Creation)
Extent
2.4 Cubic feet
Container summary
(2) cartons
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The John H. Wilson Papers include typescripts and holographs for some of Wilson's books, a manuscript, research notes, holograph notebooks, articles, and miscellaneous photos. John Wilson was a professor in the Department of English at Ohio State University.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], John H. Wilson Papers, RG 40.209, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The John H. Wilson Papers include typescripts and holographs for some of Wilson's books, including numerous transcriptions of late 17th-century English satires. It also contains a manuscript for an unpublished book, research notes and material relating to English Restoration theatre, plays, actresses, Nell Gwyn and Dame Mary Etherege. The collection also includes holograph notebooks, offprints of articles, journal issues, and miscellaneous photos relating to Wilson's research.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.
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Conditions governing reproduction
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.
Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
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English
Finding aids
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Unknown
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Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: John H. Wilson
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Biographical / Historical Note
John Harold Wilson (1900-1981) was a professor in the Department of English at Ohio State University. His research focus was on the literary history of the English Restoration period.
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Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn
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Name access points
- Ohio State University--Faculty. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Department of English. (Subject)
- Wilson, John Harold, 1900- (Subject)